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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
6
In a 1920 discussion, the author argues market forces alone may fail to curb profiteering. Government intervention could reduce living costs, citing sugar price spikes and wartime controls. Reports show relief costs down as poverty remains tied to transport, roads, and employment, urging action to aid willing workers.
The Peoples' Fire Insurance Company of Maryland reported its past six months as the largest period in its history with net income of 102,895.28, assets 430,069.25, policyholder surplus 312,260.18, reinsurance 182.87, and a net business in force. Officers listed include president Emory L. Coblentz and vice presidents Rush Lewis and others from Salisbury, Bett, and Meadstown.
Fredrick folks editor notes a questionnaire sent to well known Frederick men. William Jarboe Grove answers questions on name, residence since youth, favorite sport, hobbies, career, and what Frederick needs. He cites pure mountain water, urges more local effort, and supports hydroelectric plans on Potomac and Monocacy Rivers for cheap power and industrial growth.
Freight frame at Brunswick was reported normal last night with nearly all quitters back at posts. Relief in railroad circles as workers returned, easing a brief two to three day congestion on freight tracks. New ornamental lighting posts along East Patrick street were installed near the Federal building, with cement vases from the building's construction and wiring completed yesterday.
The county treasurer John M Snook reports no tax payments yet since taking office yesterday as tax bills await printer release. He expects first payments by Tuesday and organizes collection steps amid the delay.
Charles H. Baughman of this city was announced as collector for the Maryland Court of Appeals. L Victor Baughman would lead Gov John Walter Smith's bid for vice president at the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City. Frederick County bonds valued at 188700 were sold to Baker Wattsond Company. Rev Fr O Rourke denied plans to abandon the Novitiate and St Johns Church by the Society of Jesus. Children’s Day exercises were observed at the Methodist Episcopal Church South here.
Monu mental church in Portsmouth hosted the wedding of Clara Helen Porter and George Leyburn Hughes. The ceremony featured ornate candles, a pearl gown, and a large bridal party with relatives from Salisbury and Baltimore present. After a reception at Edgewood, the couple plan a move to Detroit following a trip to New York and Niagara.
Penn Corporation refuses wage agreement triggering a shutdown of the Penn Tron and Steel Corporation facilities in Lancaster with over 200 workers quitting. The dispute centers on a $14,502 per ton wage claim for puddlers and a 5 percent rise for finishers, which the company says would raise production costs.
In San Francisco at Mariana Flying Field a plane struck a high voltage line and crashed burning. All three aboard perished: David Lane, an overseas veteran, his ten year old nephew Paul Lane, and HG Tucker of San Francisco a civil engineer and Harvard graduate. The News Grow reports the tragedy.
County Health Officer Dr. Fahrney warns Frederick residents against using firecrackers and caps as Fourth of July celebrations risk lockjaw and burns. Germs from small devices can cause serious infection. injuries should be treated promptly with antitoxin. City officials note laws against setting off firecrackers within city limits.
Y M C A officials Eb. E. Briggs and Paul C. Bragg tendered resignations effective August 1 after a directors’ meeting. Bragg’s head of the physical department to be dispensed with to cut expenses, Briggs citing financial strain. Tikiob dropped as boys secretary earlier. other Washington officials present urged continuation under current leadership.
A Baltimore woman visiting Braddock Heights slipped on a stone near the observatory and fell breaking her ankle. She was aided by a physician in the party. Mr and Mrs Clifford Baker returned from their wedding trip.
June 1919 featured heat waves high winds and storms. The month recorded 4.67 inches of rainfall with 18 days of measurable precipitation and a 1.12 inch daily maximum on the 17th. Hail thunderstorms and a rainbow around the sun on the 19th marked notable events during the period.
Long Corner notes list of local visits and family sightings. Miss Lulu Mullinix returns home after weeks visiting New Jersey Philadelphia Delaware Crisfold and Baltimore. Several Mullinix relatives and friends are mentioned visiting, with references to local households and a stroke incident.
Chicago workers strike broad action after city council inaction. About 2000 municipal employees join the walkout, with clerks and stenographers at city hall weighing a sympathy strike. Strikers seek $300 yearly raise or $75 monthly, while some departments report intact operations. Police and fire crews hold line.
A three day holiday is proclaimed affecting manufacturing plants banks and stores. Tomorrow factories such as American Foundry and Inter Motive Tractor Co close all day. Union Manufacturing closes for the holidays to resume Tuesday morning. The News will not publish tomorrow. Friday and Monday observe full closures. A baseball game Frederick versus Martinsburg opens at Agricultural Park at 10 am. Frederick plays Hagerstown in the afternoon. Braddock Heights attracts holiday crowds. Councils elect members to Frederick Conneil No 118 and prepare for a July 15 degree work. About 300 attend the Methodist picnic at Braddock Heights with games rides and special trolleys.
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